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Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
Eliminating sugary beverages did not affect overall consumption, study finds

Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
Simple ways to enjoy the feast without overdoing it

Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity
Study with rodents shows the molecules help regulate appetite

Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
For rural women, it's cheaper and less time-consuming than in-person visits, study finds

Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil

Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
Suggestions to help prevent regaining lost pounds

Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
It's smart for athletes, not so smart for average gym-goer, studies show

Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects
But too much abdominal fat poses a bigger threat, study finds